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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34
Ricoh GR Digital III front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Released January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung GX-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Ricoh and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the GR Digital III (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the GR Digital III (1/1.7") and GX-20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The GR Digital III was launched 19 months after the GX-20 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh GR Digital III being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GR Digital III matches up against the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Samsung GX-20

 GR Digital III GX-20 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2008More modern by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 GX-20 GR Digital III 

Common features in the Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung GX-20

 GR Digital III GX-20 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Ricoh GR Digital III has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GR Digital III against the GX-20.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GR Digital III and GX-20 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR Digital III and GX-20.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GR Digital III because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer GR Digital III is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Street photography information
Samsung GX-20 Street photography information
55
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/1.7")
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Sports photography with Samsung GX-20
17
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Travel photography information
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
63
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
environment proof
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
45
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
good sized screen (3 inches)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh GR Digital III Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging highlights
25
fast maximum aperture (f1.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
9
no video
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Ricoh GR Digital III vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh GR Digital III and Samsung GX-20
 Ricoh GR Digital IIISamsung GX-20
General Information
Company Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh GR Digital III Samsung GX-20
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-07-27 2008-01-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip GR engine III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 grams (0.46 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $850